Isle of Wight

  • Starts: Tuesday 9 August 2016 8:45 am
  • Ride leader/Event organiser: Joy Forrow
  • Category:
  • Terrain: A - Severe
  • Ride to elevenses grade: A - Severe
At: IOW Ferry port, Gunwharf

Gunwharf Road
Portsmouth
PO1 2LA
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Send an email to ride leader/event organiser: Joy Forrow.

Map

A ride round the Isle of Wight. We'll meet at 8.45am in time for the 9am ferry.

Ride leader notes

I am about recovered from my accident in early September 2025, but am riding a recumbent trike to reduce the risk of falling. i am now slower, but trying to get back to longer rides. I have a new e-trike which is somewhat faster than the other one - around 11 mph

I record my speed on a Hammerhead Karoo bike computer and the speeds I give reflect what i have recorded over the past few months.

I 'm not keen on urban riding and prefer the countryside of the Downs to the north, west and east of us. Although I'm not a particularly good climber I don't shy away from hills as i think flat rides can be less interesting.

I sometimes lead morning only rides on a Friday for all-comers. On these rides I arrange groups to suit the pace of all riders.

I generally start my rides at the Spring Centre in Havant but will pick up on the route on request. I finish my rides here too although you are welcome to leave the ride elsewhere e.g.nearer to your home.



About Tuesday rides

The Tuesday rides are typically 60-80 miles at a moderately fast pace while maintaining the social nature of the Saturday and Wednesday rides. The rides will start at various locations to be determined by the individual ride leader.

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